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R284 SJH

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,281 mi
Last recorded22,281 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 SJH
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 22,281 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 21,322 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 20,941 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 19,898 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 19,377 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 18,401 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 17,675 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 17,675 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 16,616 miles

Headlamp masked

Fail 3 Sep 2018 16,616 miles

Headlamp masked

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 13,221 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 13,046 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 12,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 12,642 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 12,469 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 12,259 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 11,776 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 11,561 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?

Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 963
wheel bearings have excessive free play 388
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 373
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 361
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 336
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R284 SJH is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 24,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 963 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R284 SJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R284 SJH registered?

R284 SJH is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R284 SJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R284 SJH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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